care of

idiom

: at the address of
You can write to him care of his fan club.

Examples of care of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Perhaps some of those millions of insurance industry middlemen and women can be re-employed in professions closer to the direct care of patients. Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 18 May 2024 Through charts, diagrams, photographs, art and video monitors, the exhibit explains tides, types of surf breaks, wave energy and surf conditions along with care of the oceans. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024 Focus on doing what’s best for you and taking better care of yourself and what and who is important to you. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 In 1987, Detroit had 19 hospitals but now has six, four of which are part of DMC, officials said, adding that during the last 10 years of the zoning agreement, $1.8 billion was spent on uncompensated care of Detroit residents. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024 Wes Ball directed the event pic, and has drawn praise from critics for taking good care of one of Hollywood’s enduring franchises. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 After he was returned to shore, the man was transferred into the care of local emergency medical staff, who transported him to a nearby hospital, officials said. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 At the 6th Circuit Court, the key question was who should decide on care of minors: parents and their doctors, state legislators or federal judges. David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024 Allen, who is now 93 years old and one of the last surviving Black Angels, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the DAISY Foundation, a recognition given to nurses who have devoted their lives to the compassionate care of others. Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 May 2024

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“Care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20of. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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